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Sculpture from Collect fair
  • February 8, 2022January 18, 2024
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Collect fair, back at Somerset House

Collect, the international fair for contemporary craft and design returns to Somerset House this month

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Interior Coalbrook showroom Clerkenwell
  • February 8, 2022October 14, 2024
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New showroom openings

After such a dearth of activity last year, it is exciting to have a handful of new showrooms to shout about – including Coalbrook, Havwoods and House of Dome.

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Whimsical wallpaper at London Desogn Week
  • January 20, 2022May 27, 2025
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London Design Week

A sense of optimism prevails across the latest spring/summer collections. You can see for yourself at London Design Week in March

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Eva Sonaike bathroom for C.P Hart
  • December 2, 2021February 8, 2022
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Wellness in the bathroom

C.P Hart has asked leading designers to create bathroom displays at its flagship Waterloo showroom. Based on the theme ‘wellness reimagined’ the challenge has resulted in four very different themes.

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  • November 18, 2021November 11, 2024
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Thought provoking exhibitions

This week I visited the latest exhibitions at the Crafts Council and The Design Museum. Both are fascinating, both are political and both are really worth a look.

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Henry Holland rug for Floor Story London Design Festival
  • September 8, 2021May 27, 2025
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London Design Festival 2021

I am so excited about London Design Festival – actual, real events taking place across the capital later this month. Here are all the details of where to go and what to see.

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  • September 1, 2021September 1, 2021
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I walked The Line

Occasionally I highlight days out that I think you will enjoy. My latest suggestion is public art walk The Line in East London – a surprisingly lovely meander next to the River Lea with some thought provoking artworks thrown in.

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1054 Arpeggio by Rana Begum, Folkestone
  • July 27, 2021July 27, 2021
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Creative Folkestone Triennial 2021

Creative Folkestone Triennial is an exuberant exhibition of public artworks and it’s less than an hour from London. I was impressed, not only by the art, but the whole ethos of the project. If you fancy a day away from your design studio, hop on a train and head to the sea.

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  • July 13, 2021July 13, 2021
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Clerkenwell unlocked

Last week, pink flags were once again flying in EC1 to mark Clerkenwell Unlocked. A timely reminder that design showrooms are open and ready for business

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  • June 29, 2021July 27, 2021
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Greenwich Peninsula sculpture trail

I really enjoyed exploring the Greenwich Peninsula. A walk by the Thames, thought provoking sculptures and a ride in a cable car. What’s not to like?

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Hello I'm Elspeth, a journalist with over 25 years' experience writing about interiors. The Insider is aimed at interior design professionals - I will be sharing product and event news plus insights from industry experts.

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